Hi,
A simpler technical solution will be to show the map that is correct in the India context for all the IP addresses originating from India and for all other IPs, the current one ( I think that is the one recognised by UN)
This should give a right solution to all the users. Additionally, on all the pages where India map is presented, entries for both the maps should be given mentioning the context and the disputes.
-Sudhanwa
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Bala Jeyaraman sodabottle@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
There is a discussion going on at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:India#Map
about compliance to indian laws about representation of India in maps. According to Indian law it is illegal to show a map that differs from the official map (which includes, Pakistan controlled Kashmir and the Aksai Chin). An editor has raised the concern that using the current map (which shows only areas administered and not areas claimed) is exposing Indian editors to legal liabilities and prosecution.
Since the Indian govt has successfully forced organisations like Google and National geographic to show the official map previously and now the foundation has plans for an India office, shouldn't this issue be considered seriously? Should we contacting the foundation legal office about this?
regards Bala
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